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    Home » Type » Drinks » Coffee

    Sweet Potato Spice Latte {Paleo; Vegan}

    Published: Nov 9, 2015 · Modified: Jan 23, 2022 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

    This Sweet Potato Spice Latte recipe uses sweet potato puree instead of pumpkin for a fun twist on a favorite fall drink. Plus, it's paleo and vegan, adapted from Kathy Hester's lovely The Easy Vegan Cookbook.

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    If you know me in person you know I’m not really comfortable being in the spotlight. I’m rather shy, actually, at least until I get to know someone. And although I enjoy meeting new people, my happy place really is in the peace and quiet of my own home with the person I love most.

    But blogging, like anything else worth doing, has a way of pushing me out of my comfort zone and into situations where I get to meet lots of new people...like I did when I recently went on the Potato Tour in Idaho, where I got to know Kathy Hester, the blogger behind Healthy Slow Cooking.

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    I had met Kathy previously (at the Food & Wine Conference in Orlando last summer), but I was happy for the opportunity to get to know her better. She is just as kind a soul as you could ever imagine, plus her recipes are pretty wonderful (like Indian Stuffed Potato Chaat and Spicy Southern Chickpeas and Grits!). And she likes Harry Potter-themed recipes just like I do. Really, it’s no surprise to me that Kathy and I are kindred souls.

    The Easy Vegan Cookbook

    And Kathy's latest cookbook, The Easy Vegan Cookbook, is chock full of must-make recipes! (Like her perfect-for-fall Vegan Whole Wheat Pumpkin Drop Biscuits, flavorful Easy Avocado Lemon Basil Pesto, and adorable All-Natural Carrot Dogs.) I started out with her Sweet Potato Spice Frozen Latte, remaking it from a refreshing frozen drink into a comforting hot-weather treat (because November is chilly where I am in Northern Virginia!).

    I love the use of sweet potato instead of pumpkin here. It’s a fun little twist, but the profile of this drink overall is still something you’ll be able to relate to flavor-wise.

    Mini Pumpkins

    In Kathy’s original recipe, she used xanthan gum, pectin, or ground chia seeds to thicken the drink. Even though I wanted a hot version I decided I still wanted it a bit thicker for a more comfort-food type of drink (I was thinking of super thick Parisian-style hot chocolate!). I used flaxseed meal as my thickener, which gives the drink a little richness and thickens it up a bit; it’s completely optional though.

    And if you want to make this treat worthy of a special occasion (and totally gild the lily), feel free to top it with a dollop of coconut “whipped cream” and an extra sprinkle of nutmeg. How perfect would this be to make with brunch on Thanksgiving morning?

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    Follow Kathy around the web so you don’t miss any of her delicious dishes:

    Website: http://healthyslowcooking.com

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekypoet

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veganslowcooker

    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kathy_hester/

    And check out her latest cookbook, The Easy Vegan Cookbook!

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    Sweet Potato Spice Latte {Paleo; Vegan}
    Prep time:  10 mins
    Total time:  10 mins
    Yield: 1 serving
     
    This Sweet Potato Spice Latte recipe uses sweet potato puree instead of pumpkin for a fun twist on a favorite fall drink.
    Ingredients
    • ¾ cup (180 ml) strong brewed hot coffee
    • ¼ cup (60 ml) plain, unsweetened almond “milk”
    • 2 tablespoons sweet potato puree
    • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar, or to taste
    • ¾ teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix (see Note)
    • 1 teaspoon flaxseed meal (optional; for a thicker drink)
    Instructions
    1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Let stand 2 minutes to thicken slightly. Serve hot.
    Notes
    Recipe inspired by and adapted from Kathy Hester’s recipe for Sweet Potato Spice Frozen Latte in her cookbook The Easy Vegan Cookbook (Page Street Publishing Co.; 2015).

    Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix: For a more custom blend, use the following instead: ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg, ⅛ teaspoon allspice, ⅛ teaspoon ginger, 1 pinch cloves, and 1 pinch cardamom.
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    Disclosure: I received a review of The Easy Vegan Cookbook for free; as always, opinions stated are my own. This post contains Amazon affiliate links to products I believe in, which means that even though it doesn’t cost you anything extra, I will receive a small amount of money from the sale of these items, which helps me keep this site alive – thank you for helping to support An Edible Mosaic!

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    1. Marla Meridith says

      November 13, 2015 at 8:05 am

      These look wonderful Faith!

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    2. rachel @ atheltic avocado says

      November 10, 2015 at 9:35 pm

      i reviewed this cookbook and made this drink too, it's so heavenly and a nice change from a PSL!

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    3. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

      November 10, 2015 at 2:06 am

      I love this latte, Fatih! Just what I need to get me through a chilly November afternoon!

      Reply
    4. Linda Whittig says

      November 09, 2015 at 3:36 pm

      That's so awesome that you and Kathy had a chance to get to know each other on the Harvest Tour. I think you're both gems. :)

      Reply
    5. Rosa says

      November 09, 2015 at 3:33 pm

      Exquisitely autumnal!

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply

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      February 12, 2019 at 9:35 am

      […] 8. Sweet Potato Spice Latte As a departure from the typical pumpkin spice latte, this sweet potato spice latte is made with hot coffee, almond milk, sweet potato puree (this drink is full of nutrients!), coconut sugar to taste, pumpkin pie spice, and optional flaxseed meal to make it thicker. […]

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    2. 35 Soul Satisfying Latte Recipes (Dairy-Free) | Paleo Grubs says:
      September 3, 2017 at 11:01 pm

      […] 8. Sweet Potato Spice Latte As a departure from the typical pumpkin spice latte, this sweet potato spice latte is made with hot coffee, almond milk, sweet potato puree (this drink is full of nutrients!), coconut sugar to taste, pumpkin pie spice, and optional flaxseed meal to make it thicker. […]

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